1&1 AG Shares Surge on Barclays “Outperform” Recommendation
The trading day on 24 June 2026 saw a notable rally for the shares of 1&1 AG and its parent company, United Internet. After a recommendation from Barclays, the shares of United Internet rose by almost 3 % to close on Xetra, while the shares of 1&1 AG increased by more than 4 % during the pre‑market session on Tradegate. Barclays analyst Ganesha Nagesha upgraded both stocks to “Outperform”.
The recommendation followed a review of 1&1’s business model, which focuses on broadband and mobile services under multiple brand names. The company’s 2025 financial results reflected a market‑cap of €4.01 billion and a price‑earnings ratio of 27.25. Its close price on 24 June 2026 was €20.45, situated below the 52‑week low of €18.44 and still far from the 52‑week high of €27.30.
The upward movement of 1&1’s shares was part of a broader market context in which the SDAX index slipped by 1 % to 17 974,40 points at market close. The SDAX, comprising 38 companies, recorded a market value of €88.44 billion that day. The decline was attributed to weak performance in the German equity market, which also saw the DAX index fall below the 25 000‑point threshold amid concerns over the upcoming earnings of U.S. chipmaker Micron.
In summary, 1&1 AG’s shares benefited from a bullish analyst view and a strong pre‑market reaction, contrasting with the overall negative sentiment that weighed on the SDAX and DAX indices during the trading session.
